Amber Murphy

You do not need to crush miles to earn jaw dropping Texas scenery. These nine spots serve up…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Near the Guadalupe River in Gruene, Cantina del Rio pours margaritas that locals say taste like Texas sunshine…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

When you think of Texas dining, barbecue and Tex-Mex probably come to mind first. But tucked away in…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Hidden in Spring, Texas, this wildlife park offers unforgettable up-close encounters with exotic animals. TGR Exotics Wildlife Park…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Houston summers bring temperatures that can make you feel like you’re melting the second you step outside. When…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Tucked into the Texas Hill Country where the Guadalupe River cuts through limestone and cypress, Kerrville offers something…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Texas has always done big flavors, but some restaurants flip the script entirely. At these meat-and-three joints scattered…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Ready for a Texas coast escape that blends casting lines, casual bites, and photo worthy skies in one…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Spread across 450 acres in the rolling hills of New Braunfels, Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country delivers nonstop…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 9

Sometimes the best vacation is the one where you skip all the plans and just exist for a…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

Lake O’ the Pines looks serene, but the conversations swirling around it are anything but quiet. From water…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

On Santa Fe Place in Galveston, a historic railroad museum lets visitors climb aboard vintage locomotives and even…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

There’s something deeply comforting about walking into a restaurant where the recipes haven’t changed in decades and the…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

Just minutes from the bustle of Fort Worth, Westworth Village hides a peaceful nature escape that many locals…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

Finding a new hobby can feel overwhelming when you’re staring at a blank weekend or scrolling endlessly through…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

In Wylie, El Flamboyan serves the bold, vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico without the need to leave Texas.…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

Texas takes its barbecue seriously, and asking locals about their favorite spots can spark debates that last longer…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

Looking for a short Texas hike that feels impossibly grand? Santa Elena Canyon Trail wraps you in thousand…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

Picture this: you’re cruising down a frontage road in Victoria, Texas, and suddenly three massive stone faces appear…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 8

Texas stretches across landscapes so diverse and stunning that hours can vanish before you realize you’ve been wandering,…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

Some Texas restaurants feel like secrets passed down at church potlucks and Friday night football games. They sit…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

In the small town of Adkins, Pruski’s Market has built a loyal following with quality meats and homemade…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

Texas has a baking tradition that runs deeper than most people realize, with family recipes passed down through…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

Located in a Carrollton shopping center, Escape 360 Cafe surprises visitors with an experience far beyond the typical…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

The Frio River winds through the Texas Hill Country like a ribbon of pure relief on a scorching…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

Primal Steakhouse in The Colony brings a Vegas-style medieval experience right to North Texas. Located off State Highway…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

Texas is known for big cities and fast highways, but tucked between the hustle are small towns where…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

Looking for a free Texas escape that actually feels tucked away? Cameron Park in Waco wraps 400 acres…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7

Along a charming street in historic Grapevine, a welcoming coffee shop pairs excellent lattes and pastries with something…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 7